Bearing about (περιφεροντες). Ignatius was called Θεοφορος, God-bearer. See 1. Corinthians 15:31 where Paul says "I die daily" and Philippians 3:10; Colossians 1:24.

The dying of Jesus (την νεκρωσιν του Ιησου). Late word from νεκροω, to put to death. In Galen. In N.T. only here and Romans 4:19.